Audi Brussels

A Change in the Board Of Management   Thomas Bogus will take over from Volker Germann as the new Managing Director from 16th September. Over the last five years, Volker and the Brussels site have led the way in the transition to e-mobility for the Audi Group. During his time, Volker has pioneered a strong environmental and social commitment, taking our Mission:Zero programme to the next level. He has championed key areas such as water recycling in the paint shop, our own photovoltaic power plant and BattMAN, our own battery recycling software. Throughout his time, Volker has invested his passion and dedication into multiple facets of inclusion, championing greater diversity and pluralism in business. His advocacy for better work protection rights of employees with cancer saw him deliver a speech at the European Parliament for the launch of the European Cancer Community Foundation. We would like to sincerely thank Volker for his service and commitment to our factory and people over the last years and wish him all the best for his next chapter.

Following the announcement on the intention to possibly restructure Audi Brussels on the 9th of July, the legally foreseen information and consultation process has started. In the course of this process, the board of management and the responsible social partners jointly discuss possible solutions for the employees and the site.  We are therefore minimizing activities on LinkedIn until further notice. The focus is now on communication with our social partners and employees. Thank you for your understanding.

Highlights Q2  Time flies and the second quarter of the year 2024 has already passed. We are excited that we can now share our highlights from the second quarter with you.  Swipe left to explore the many achievements we had. #AudiBrussels #Highlights #Achievements #Q8etron 

Visit from Audi UK: 55 Seconds of Highlights Some weeks ago, we were delighted to welcome Audi UK’s top customers to our Brussels plant. Take a look at the highlights of their visit to see the thrilling activities and valuable insights they enjoyed. We received great feedback and we are looking forward to hosting more of our valued customers at our plant soon.  #AudiBrussels #Q8etron #AudiUK #CustomerDays

Diversity within one's own career - Meet Nihale Today, we are introducing you to our IT project leader for in-house development: Nihale Saba. She started at Audi Brussels in 2016 as an intern in the IT department. During her internship, she worked on online monitoring applications for tracking vehicles’ status in production. In 2017, she joined Audi Brussels as a permanent software engineer, being responsible for electric and electronic topics of EV (electric vehicles) in preparation for the e-tron. After completing a second masters in computer science, she immersed herself in a completely new area: the world of electric cars. Learning everything there is to know through exchange with her colleagues, Nihale has truly become an in-house e-mobility specialist. Embracing motherhood, 2023 marked an important year for her. Once back to Audi Brussels, she started with a new challenge in the IT department as a project manager. She is part of a team of five, ensuring that the quality of the production monitoring software is impeccable. Nihale is a role model for anyone working their way up in a new industry. We are proud to have her in the team.               #AudiBrussels #CareerDiversity #EmployeeDevelopment

Audi Brussels once again proves its social commitment We are proud that Audi Brussels participated for the fourth time in the 1.000 km for Kom op tegen Kanker initiative! Our team is dedicated to making a difference in the fight against cancer, and we have taken a creative approach to fund our participation. To cover the entry fees, we launched a clothing sale within our company, among other things. The enthusiasm and support from our employees have been incredible, showing once again the strong community spirit at Audi Brussels. In summary over 400 orders were placed and last week the orders were finally packed. By coming together and contributing to this important cause, we collect every year around 20.000 Euro to donate to Kom Op Tegen Kanker and Télévie for cancer research and patient care. Thank you to everyone who placed an order and supported this initiative. A special thanks goes to Joachim Van Woensel and his team for organizing this initiative once again. Together, we can make a difference!

Best Apprentice Award 2024 We are happy to announce that one of our apprentices Julien Ilczuk is one out of 50 award winners for this years’ Best Apprentice Award of Volkswagen Group. As part of his engineering studies at Don Bosco Halle, Julien has been doing apprenticeships at Audi Brussels in the framework of dual learning for the past few years. He completed two apprenticeships within his studies in his 6th and 7th year. Julien started his first apprenticeship in the production, going on to a second, completing his thesis in the field of Gamification. He is currently working in the paint shop at Audi Brussels. His apprenticeships have opened the doors for him to continue his career at Audi Brussels. Today, the award ceremony takes place at the European and Global Group Works Council in Wolfsburg. The aim of the award ceremony is to honor the outstanding performance and professional competence of the best apprentices from all over the world. Julien fulfilled the criteria through his completed dual vocational training, as well as his outstanding social and interdisciplinary skills. Doing an apprenticeship at Audi Brussels is a valuable experience and Julian proves that engagement pays off! #AudiBrussels #BestAppenticeAward2024 #Apprenticeship #CareerDevelopment 

Visit of Audi France in 50 seconds A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of hosting customers of Audi France at our plant in Brussels. Watch the highlights from their visit and see the exciting activities and insights they experienced. We are looking forward to welcoming more of our top customers to our plant in the future.  

Audi Brussels reduces again its ecological footprint At Audi Brussels, we are committed to sustainability and minimizing our ecological footprint. Our latest innovative ventilation pilot project with heat pumps in the car assembly building, is a proof to this commitment. Let's highlight some technical aspects of this project.   Heat Recovery via a Heat Wheel: This new system captures heat from the air before it leaves the building, reusing it and cutting down on energy use. Reversible Heat Pump: We’ve installed a reversible heat pump that’s more efficient for both heating and cooling. It takes heat from the environment and transfers it to the building, saving energy and costs!  Connection to the General District Heating Network: By connecting to the district heating network, we benefit from external heat sources, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and lowering CO₂ emissions. The result? An innovative installation in that dynamically responds to fluctuating energy prices. This reduces our CO₂ emissions by 120 tons and can save us an impressive 650 MWh annually on our gas bill, what is equal to the yearly consumption of approximately 100 Belgian inhabitants.  But it’s not just about energy savings—our cooling function ensures comfortable working conditions for employees, even during hot summers. It’s a win-win for both the environment and our team! A big thank you goes to our project leader, Pieter D'haeseleer, and also Emmanuel Aresu for their hard work and dedication in making this project a success. 

Moving Forward with VUB Racing We are delighted that VUB Racing and Audi Brussels came together at the STEM Event in Halle. In joint forces, we are helping to introduce a diverse and dynamic group of young pupils to the world of car manufacturing. Their competence and commitment are admirable, they bring a special added value through their hands-on mentality and their fresh ideas. We are sure that they can inspire many young people to dive into automotive technology! #AudiBrussels #Innovation #Q8etron #welivediversity